Jammu, March 30, 2026 : In a heartbreaking incident, the bodies of two teenage boys who drowned in the Tawi River have been recovered, while rescue teams continue an intense search for a third missing boy.
The victims — Bavish Koul (15) and Aditya Pandit (15) — were among three teenagers swept away by a strong current near Sainik School Nagrota on Sunday evening. The third boy, Sonam Dutt (16), remains missing.
🔍 Rescue Operation
- Teams from police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), along with local volunteers, launched a rescue operation immediately
- Army divers joined efforts on Monday morning, accelerating the search
- Bodies of the two boys have been shifted to Government Medical College Jammu for post-mortem
⚠️ What Happened
According to officials, the three boys were:
- Playing volleyball on the riverbank
- Later entered the river for a bath
- Got caught in a strong current, leading to the tragic drowning
🙏 Ongoing Search
Rescue teams are continuing operations to trace the missing teenager, with authorities deploying all available resources.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the region, highlighting the dangers of strong river currents, especially during this time of year.
